Amateur Radio Operator Agrees to Pay $7,000 Fine
DOJ and the FCC said an experienced amateur radio operator in North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, agreed to pay a fine for intentionally interfering with other amateur operators and blocking others’ use of the airwaves. Brian Crow agreed to pay a $7,000…
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fine and to restrictions on his license during the next six months, the FCC said. “When a ‘ham radio’ operator interferes with other operators, the whole amateur radio system is threatened -- potentially to the point that it could fall apart,” said Rosemary Harold, chief of the Enforcement Bureau. “Amateur radio licensees know that the rules require them to share the airwaves, which means that bad actors cannot plead ignorance. This settlement is a significant payment for an individual operator, and it sends a serious message.” DOJ cited an alleged 2014 incident. Crow, a well-known operator, has held license at the most advanced class since 1997, and obtained his first license in 1976, DOJ said. Crow couldn’t be reached for immediate comment.